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ST.  JOHN'S  CHUKCH,  SALISBURY,  N.  C. 

MAT  2nd,    186T. 


iUso  the  Minutes  of  the 'Missionary  Society. 


CH^ELOTTE,  N.  G. 

PBIWTBD  AT  THK  "EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAlf'*  OFFICK. 

1867. 


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Hart^    Carolma    College. 

MOUNT    PLEASANT, 

CABARRUS  COUNTY  NORTH  CAROLINA. 


^  The  next  scholastic  year  of  this  Institution,  will  commenoe 
tirst  Monday  of  August,  1867. 


TUITION, 

PEB    SESSION    OP     FOBTY    WEEKS,     NATIONAL    CURRENCY 

Engligli  Department,  $30  00 

Classical,  40  00 

Board  can  be  obtained  at  $10  00  per  month. 

Deduction  will  be  made,  in  cases  of  protracted  sickness. 

For  further  information  address, 

Rev.  L.  A.  BIKLE; 

Prof,  of  Ancient  Languages, 

Mt  Pleasant,  N.  C. 


MINUTES 


OF  THE 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN 


SYNOD  AND  MIXISTEPJUM 


OF 


NORTH  C^R0LI:N^^. 


CONVENED  AT 


ST.  JOHN'S  CHURCH,  SALISBURY,  N.  C 


MAY  2nd,    1867. 


Also  the  Minutes  of  the  Missionary  Society. 


CHAELOTTE,  N.  C 

ritlXTED  AT  TnE  "EVANGELICAL  LUTHEEAK''  OFFICE. 
18C7. 


MINUTES  OF  SYNOD. 


In  accordance  with  the  resolution  of  adjournment  adopted  at 
the  last  annual  Convention,  the  Ministers  and  Lay  Delegates  of 
the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Synod  of  North  Carolina  assembled  in 
JSt.  John's  church,  Salisbury,  Kowan  County,  North  Carolina,  on 
Thursday,  May  2,  isGT,  lU  o'clock,  A.  M.  Tlie  Synodical  dis- 
course was  preached  by  the  President  Eev.  S.  Rothrock  from  Ro- 
mans, lUth  chapter  and  1st  verse. 

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FIRST  SESSION. 

TiiuKSDAY,  May  2,  lli  o'clock,  A.  M. 

Synod  was  opened  with  singing  and  prayer  by  the  President. 

The  roll  was  called,  the  absentees  noted,  and  the  certificates  of 
the  Lay  Delegates  received. 

The  names  of  the  clerical  members  and  Lay  Delegates  compos- 
ing this  body  registered  as  follows  : 

ORDAINED  MINISTERS. 

Ptev.  Wm.  Artz,  ]\rount  Pleasant,  Cabarrus  Countv,  X.  C. 

"  S.  Rothrock,  Pockville,  liuwan,  " 

"  Jacob  Crim,  South  River,  "  " 

*'  N.  Aldi-ich,  Charlotte,  Mecklenburg  " 

'*  S.  Scherer,  .Salisbury,  Rowan  " 

'*  L.  C.  Groseclose,  Mount  Pleasant,  Cabarrus  " 

"  John  Swicegood,  Shady  Grove,  Davidson  " 

^'  G.  D  Bernheim,  jMount  Pleasant,  Cabarrus  " 

*'  D.  I.  Dreher,  Concord,  "  '' 

"  ^\.  H.  Cone,  Gold  Hill,  Rowan 

''  AVm.  A.  Julian,  Shaw's  ]Mills,  Guilford 

"  W.  KimTjall,  Salisbury,  Rowan  " 

"  L.  A.  Bikle.  Mount  Pleasant,  Cabarrus  " 

"  A.  D.  L.  Moser,*  Lexington,  Davidson  " 

LICENTIATES. 

Rev.  A.  Grimes,  Hay  Meadow,  AVilkes  County,  X.  C. 

^ew  J.  W.  Barrier,  :\Iill  Hill,  Rowan  County, 

THEOLOGICAL  STUDENTS. 

Rev.  R.  L.  Brown,  Salisbury,  Rowan  Countv,  X.  C. 

Rev.  W.  R.  Ketchie,  Xewton,"  Catawba  Countv,     '' 


*Receivf  d  at  this  meeting. 


LAY  EELEGATES. 

D.  M.  Barrier,  Uev.  AVm.  Artzs  delegate. 
David  Earnheart,                           "     S.  Eothrock's  " 

J.  K.  Stevens,  "  X.  Aldi-ieh's  " 

E.  A.  Probst,  "  S.  Schei-er's  " 
H.  A.  Cheak,  "  L.  C.  Groseclose's  '' 
Ransom  "SVinecoff,  Esq.,  "  D.  I.  Dreher's  " 
Thomas  Earnheart,  "  W.  H.  Cone's  " 
John  Sloop,  Esq.,  "  "\V.  Ivimball's  " 
A.  Swicegood,  Esq.,  '•  A.  D.  L.  Moser's  *" 
Aaron  Yost,  "  J.  W.  Barrier's  " 
S.  Xupman,  "  E.  L.  Browns  " 

COMMISSIOXEES. 

S.  AVagoner,  from  Frieden's  church, 
P.  X.  Heilig,  Esq.,  from  Organ  church. 
Isaac  Beaver,  fi'om  St.  John's  pastorate. 

The  President  now  read  his  annual  Report,  which  was  laid  on 
the  table  for  future  consideration. 

PEESIDENT'S  EEPOET. 

Dear  Brethren  :  "Grace  be  to  you  and  peace  from  God  our 
Eather  and  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ." 

Through  an  ever  watchful  Providence,  we  are  again  assembled 
in  Synodical  Convention.  As  an  ecclesiastical  body,  our  attention 
will  be  directed  to  measures  connected  with  the  moral  and  reli- 
gious improvement  of  men,  their  present  and  future  happiness, 
and  the  prosperity  of  the  Eedeemer's  kingdom.  AVe  should, 
therefore,  duly  feel  the  responsibilities  resting  upon  us,  take 
expansive  views  on  the  subject  of  Christian  duty,  and  invoke  "the 
wisdom  that  is  from  above"  to  "guide  us  into  all  truth." 

OrnCIAL    ACTS. 

It  is  made  my  constitutional  duty  to  present  to  you  an  account 
of  my  official  acts  during  the  past  year. 

On  the  16th  of  last  June,  I  forwarded  a  letter  of  honorable 
dismission  from  this  Synod,  to  Eev.  J.  L.  Smithdeal,  to  enable 
him  to  connect  himself  with  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Synod  of 
East  Pennsylvania. 

On  the  8th  of  last  September,  I  forwarded  a  letter  of  like  im- 
port to  Eev.  J.  S.  Heilig,  to  enable  him  to  connect  himself  with 
the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Synod  of  Maryland. 

On  the  '2Ut\i  of  last  September,  I  extended  an  ad  interim  license 
to  brother  Jacob  AV.  Barrier,  authorizing  him  to  preach  the  gospel 
and  bury  the  dead. 

On  the  19th  of  last  October,  I  extended  an  ad  interim  license  of 
like  import  to  brother  Eichard  L.  Brown. 


Tliese  brethren  were  recoinniended  to  me  fur  examinatiou  with 
a  view  to  their  licensure.  After  a  free  collo(|uial  interview  with 
them  as  to  personal  piety ;  their  motives  for  seekinj^  the  holy 
office  ;  their  views  on  the  subjects  of  Christian  doctrine  and  duty; 
their  mental  qualilications  for  imparting  biblical  instruction  to 
others ;  and,  having  contidence  in  their  ability  to  do  good,  I  gave 
them  authority  as  above  set  forth.  Lrother  IJarrier  has  since 
been  preaching  in  St.  Enoch's  and  Trinity  churches,  and  brother 
Brown  has  recently  accepted  of  the  charge  of  the  Gold  Hill  pas- 
torate. 

At  the  last  meeting  of  Synod,  brotlier  J.  II.  Fesperman  received 
a  license,  for  six  montlis,  to  preach  the  gospel  and  bury  the  dead. 
In  the  month  of  November  last,  having  confidence  in  the  zeal, 
the  good  intentions  and  the  capacity  for  usefulness  of  this  brother, 
I  renewed  his  license,  without,  however,  increasing  its  powers. 
The  authority  of  the  licenses  of  the  brethren  just  named,  expires 
at  the  present  meeting  of  Synod  ;  it  will  now  become  the  duty  of 
the  Ministerium  to  examine  them  constitutionally,  and  then  act  in 
accordance  with  the  result  of  such  examination. 

On  the  15th  of  last  January,  I  received  a  letter  from  Rev.  L.  C. 
Groseclose,  informing  me,  that  in  September  preceding,  he  had 
formally  resigned  the  charge  of  the  Gold  Hill  pastorate.  He 
further  stated,  that  he  had  been  elected  pastor  of  the  Alamance 
charge,  on  a  salary  of  8500,  and  the  parsonage  at  Gibsonville ; 
but,  that  his  salary  had  been  raised  to  nearly  S600  for  three- 
fourths  of  his  time.  He  was  still  unsettled  in  his  mind  at  the  time 
ef  writing,  whether  he  would  accept  of  the  charge  or  not.  From 
the  statements  in  brother  Groseclose's  letter,  the  church  in  the 
Alamance  and  Guilford  charges,  is  in  a  flourishing  and  growing 
condition,  more  so  than  it  has  been  for  many  years. 

On  the  19th  of  February  last,  I  received  a  letter  from  Eev.  A. 
D.  L.  Moser,  of  the  South  Carolina  Synod,  informing  me  that  he 
had  removed  to  the  Davidson  pastorate,  with  a  view  of  taking 
charge  of  the  same.  He  also  asked  for  instructions,  as  to  the 
proper  course  to  be  pursued  by  him,  in  severing  his  connection 
with  the  Synod  of  South  Carolina,  and  connecting  himself  with 
ours.  I  gave  him  instructions  as  to  his  proper  course,  and  the 
nature  of  the  credentials  which  would  serve  him  as  a  passport  to 
membership  in  our  Synod. 

On  the  18th  of  last  March,  I  received  a  letter  from  brother  G. 
H.  Fesperman,  informing  me  that  ho  had  been  sick  for  a  long 
time  ;  that  he  was  advised  by  his  physicians  to  go  South  for  a 
while,  in  order  to  regain  his  health ;  and  asked  my  permission  to 
leave  his  field  of  labor  for  the  purpose  of  restoring  his  declining 
health.  Believing  that  it  would  be  unsound  policy  and  in  conflict 
with  true  Christian  charity  and  sympathy,  to  restrict  a  minister  to 
a  field  at  the  sacrifice  of  his  health,  I  accordingly  gave  him  per- 
mission to  leave  his  charge  for  the  purposes  set  fortli  in  his  letter. 

On  the  12th  of  April,  I  received  a  letter  from  Eev.    J.  B.    An- 


thony,  informing  me  that  he  had  accepted  of  a  call  to  the  Mifflin - 
town  charge,  Juniatta  county,  Pa.,  and  recjuested  an  honorable 
dismission  from  this  Synod,  to  enable  him  to  connect  himself  with 
the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Central  Synod  of  Pennsylvania.  I  im- 
mediately forwarded  to  him  the  desired  letter  of  honorable  dis- 
mission. 

On  the  29tn  of  April,  I  received  a  letter  from  Eev.  A.  Grimes, 
stating,  that  in  consequence  of  old  age  and  the  infirmities  conse- 
quent thereupon,  and  the  afflicted  condition  of  his  aged  compan- 
ion, he  would  not  be  able  to  attend  the  present  meeting  of  Synod. 
He  also  states  that  he  had  been  able  to  preach  to  his  little  congre- 
gation, numbering  five  communicants,  but  once  during  the  past 
year.  He  invokes  the  Divine  blessing  upon  our  deliberations, 
and  asks  to  be  excused  for  his  non-attendance.  I  recommend 
that  brother  Grimes  be  excused,  and  that  his  letter  be  read 
before  Synod. 

The  foregoing  items  embrace  all  my  official  acts  and  correspon- 
dence of  which  any  record  is  necessary. 

VACANCIES. 

I  would  apprise  you,  that  two  vacancies,  by  the  removal  of 
ministers  beyond  the  geographical  limits  of  our  Synod,  have 
occurred  in  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  North  Carolina  College,  and 
four  by  the  expiration  of  time ;  which  it  will  become  your  duty  tc> 
fill  at  this  meeting. 

COySTITUTIOX. 

Tho  Constitution  of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  General  Synod 
in  North  America  is  hereby  submitted  to  you  for  ratification.  It 
is  earnestly  hoped  that  in  the  ratification  of  the  said  Constitution, 
there  may  be  unanimity  of  sentiment  and  harmony  of  action  ;  and 
it  is  believed  that  such  united  and  harmonious  action  will  greatly 
contribute  to  the  peace  and  prosperity  of  the  Church. 

"And  now,  brethren,  I  commend  you  to  God,  and  to  the  word  of 
His  grace,  which  is  able  to  build  you  up,  and  to  give  you  an 
inheritance  among  all  them  which  are  sanctified." 

SAMUEL  EOTHEOCK,  President. 

Salisbury,  N.  C,  May  2d,  1S67. 

Synod  now  took  a  recess  until  2  o'clock. 


AFTEENOON  SESSION. 

The  business  of  Synod  resumed.     An    election   for   officers   of 
Synod  was  held  and  resulted^  as  follows : 


Rev.  N.  Aldkicii,  President. 
Kev.  Wm.  a.  JuLiAy,  Recording  Secretary. 
Rev.  G.  D.  Bkuniikim,  Corresponding  Secretary. 
Dr.  P.  A.  SiFFKKD,  Treasurer. 

The  President  inquired  Avhethor  there  were  any  Ministers  pres- 
ent from  other  Lutheran  Synods  who  wished  to  unite  with  this 
body.  In  response  to  wliich  Rev.  A.  D.  L.  Moser  presented  a 
certificate  of  honorable  dismission  from  the  Evangelical  Lutheran 
Synod  of  South  Carolina,  and  was  unanimously  received  as  a 
member  of  this  Synod. 

On  motion,  the  Minutes  of  last  Synod  were  referred  to  the 
Committee  on  Unfinished  Business. 

Rev.  Prof.  W.  Eichelberger,  Revs.  Barrier,  Brown  and  Ketchie, 
also,  Dr.  P.  A.  Sifferd  and  5lathias  Barrier,  Esq.,  were,  on  motion, 
received  as  advisory  members  of  Synod. 

Resolved,  That  the  members  of  Synod  meet  each  morning  at  >^ 
o'clock  for  religious  service,  and  at  >^^i  o'clock,  A.  M.,  and  '1  P.  M. 
for  the  transaction  of  business. 

Resolved,  That  Synod  adjourn  on  Friday  afternoon  to  give  place 
for  a  meeting  of  the  Rowan  Bible  Society. 

On  motion.  Revs.  Messrs.  Rumple  and  Gibs,  of  the  Presbyte- 
rian Church,  were  received  and  invited  to  seats  as  advisory 
members. 

All  papers  intended  for  the  Synod  and  ^linisterium  were  called 
for  and  handed  in. 

Business  was  now  suspended  for  half  an  hour  to  give  the 
officers  of  Synod  an  opportunity  to  arrange  the  papers,  and 
appoint  the  various  Standing  Committees. 

At  the  call  of  the  President,  business  was  resumed,  and  the 
following  Committees  were  announced  : 

STANDING  COMMITTEES. 

L  On  PresidenVs  Report. — Revs.  G.  D.  Bernheim,  L.  A.  Bikle, 
and  Mr.  J.  K.  Stevens. 

il.  On  Petitions  and  Vacancies. — Revs.  Dreher,  Crim,  and  Mr.  D. 
M.  Barrier. 

3.  On  Unfinished  Business. — Revs.  Artz,  Kimball,  and  J.  Sloop, 
Esq. 

4.  On  Finnnce. — Rev.  S.  Rothrock,  Earnheart  and  Yost. 

5.  On  the  State  of  Religion. — Revs.  Sherer,  Moser,  and  Mr.  S. 
Nupman. 

G.  On  Confcrential  Meetings. — Revs.  Bikle,  Cone,  and  Mr.  T. 
Earnheart. 

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Report  of  the  correspondiug  delegate  to  the  South  CaroUua 
Synod  received  and  adopted, 

CORRESrONDING  DELEGATE'S  REPORT. 

Brethren  of  the  Korth  Carolina  Synod :  As  your  corresponding 
delegate  to  the  Synod  of  South  Carolina,  we  would  state,  that  we 
were  permitted  to  meet  with  that  body  assembled  in  convention, 
on  the  ISth  October,  1806,  in  St:  Mark's  church,  Edgefield  district, 
South  Carolina,  and  that  we  conveyed  to  the  brethren  thus  assem- 
bled your  Christian  salutations. 

The  devastations  of  the  late  war,  which  fell  heavily  upon  that 
section  of  our  beloved  Church,  and  a  severe  drought  of  the  pre- 
ceding summer,  made  the  circumstances  of  their  assembling 
peculiarly  trying,  and  yet,  there  was  to  be  seen  such  ready  sub- 
mission to  the  divine  will  and  such  hopefulness  in  reference  to 
the  future,  thst  we  felt  it  good  to  be  in  their  midst,  for  in  them, 
the  declaration  of  the  Apostle  to  the  Gentiles  found  a  cheering 
illustration,   "cast  down,  but  not  in  despair." 

The  business  of  the  Synod  was  conducted  in  a  spirit  of  harmony 
that  became  those  who  are  "of  the  same  household  of  faith,"  and 
gave  full  evidence  of  the  prosperity  of  that  portion  of  the  Church 
committed  to  their  care.  Not  less  than  1,UU0  souls  have  been 
added  to  their  membership  by  Baptism,  Confirmation,  and  Certfi- 
cate. 

"With  this  increase  to  the  Church,  there  is  also  the  prospect  of 
additions  to  their  clerical  ranks,  eight  or  ten  young  men  present- 
ed themselves  as  candidates  for  the  ministry,  were  received  by 
the  Synod  and  are  now  prosecuting  their  studies  under  Professor 
Smellzer,  of  Newberry  Seminary.  One  of  the  most  pleasing  and 
encouraging  incidents  of  that  synodical  meeting,w  as  the  prompt- 
ness with  which  a  number  of  the  ministers  and  laymen  pledged 
themselves  and  their  churches  to  the  support  of  these  young  men, 
during  the  period  of  their  theological  studies.  An  amount  amply 
sufficient  for  this  purpose  was  in  a  very  few  minutes  secured. 
Such  liberality  in  the  midst  of  so  much  destitution  and  pecuniary 
embarrassment  is  worthy  of  our  special  notice. 

The  report  of  the  delegates  of  that  body  to  the  last  meeting  of 
our  General  Synod,  brought  up  for  consideration  the  General 
Synod's  amended  Constitution,  which  was  unanimously  adopted. 

The  establishment  of  a  General  Theological  Seminary,  to  be 
located  wherever  the  General  Synod  may  direct,  was  also  consid- 
ered, and  a  resolution  of  approval  and  an  expression  of  the  read- 
iness of  that  body  to  unite  in  the  undertaking  was  unanimously 
agreed  to. 

The  "Evangelical  Lutheran,"  as  the  organ  of  our  Church,  was 
mest  heartily  approved,  and  by  resolution  it  was  agreed  to  give  it 
the  full  support  of  the  Synod.  It  affords  us  no  little  pleasure  to 
say,  that  this  pledge  so  far  as  the  postal  arrangements  of  the 
country  admit  has  been  faithfully  redeemed. 


10 

These  are  the  only  items  connected  with  the  meeting  of  that 
Synod  we  have  thought  needful  to  bring  to  your  notice. 

Rev.  Xoah  Derrick  was  elected  as  corresponding  delegate  to  this 
Synod  and  Eev.  T.  S.  Boinest  as  his  alternate. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

N.  Aldrich. 

Report  of  the  Corresponding  Secretary  received   and  adopted. 

CORRESPONDING  SECRETARY'S  REPORT. 

Your  Corresponding  Secretary,  herewith  presents  his  report  for 
the  past  sy nodical  year. 

No  written^communications  have  been  received  by  your  Secretary; 
and  the  only  items  to  be  reported  upon  are  the  annual  proceedings 
of  three  Synods.  The  Minutes  of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Ten- 
nessee Synod  for  1866,  have  been  sent  for  the  use  and  information 
of  this  Synod.  From  these  Minutes  we  learn  that  the  brethren  con- 
nected with  said  Synod,  are  deeply  concerned  for  the  prosperity  of 
Lutheran  Church. 

They  have  di\ided  their  Synod  into  conferential  districts,  elected 
a  commissioner  to  the  next  meeting  of  General  Synod,  recommended 
the  Evangelical  Lutheran  to  the  favorable  consideration  of  their 
membership,  and  adopted  a  new  constitution  containing  rules  of 
order  for  ti-ansacting  synodical  business. 

They  gave  permission,  to  their  ministers  residing  in  the  valley  of 
Virginia,  to  form  themselves  into  a  new  Synod,  by  adopting  a  con- 
stitution not  inconsistent  with  the  Word  of  God  and  Sj-mbolical 
books  of  the  Lutheran  Church. 

The  clerical  roll  contains  names  of  twenty-four  ordained  minis- 
ters, one  licentiate,  and  one  applicant. 

The  table  of  Parochial  reports  consists  of  reports  from  eleven 
ministers  who  report  forty-two  congregations,  and  three  thousand 
ni|ie  hundred  and  sixty  communicants. 

OFFICERS  OF  SYNOD. 

Rev.  a.  Efied,  President. 
''     L.  A.  Fox,  Recording  Secretary. 
"     A.  J.  Fox,  Corresponding  Secretary. 
"     J.  M.  Smith,  Treasurer. 
The  next  annual  meeting  of  this  Synod  will    convene   in  Cedar 
Grove,  church  Lexington  District,    South  Carolina,    on  Thursday 
before  the  third  Sunday  in  September,  1867. 

Minutes  of  Western  Virginia  Synod  for  1867,  have  been  re- 
ceived. 

On  examination  nothing  is  found  requiring  special  notice  in  this 
report,  except  the  reports  in  relation  to  the  institutions  under  their 
care. 


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The  President  of  Eoanoke  College,  reports  one  hundred  and 
forty-seven  students  for  session  preceedin^  the  meeting  of   Synod. 

Efficient  measures  were  inaugurated  for  the  benefit  of  Wythe- 
ville  Female  College,  so  as  to  secure  its  former  prosperity,  and  in- 
sure success  for  the  future. 

The  brethren  of  Western  Virginia  Synod,  are  truly  active  and 
self-denying  in  their  exertions  to  promote  intelligence  and  piety, 
and  the  interests  of  our  Lutheran  Zion. 

OFFICERS  OF  SYNOD. 

Eev.  J.  C.  Repass,  President. 
"    Alex.  PiiiLLirri,  Secretary. 
•'    E.  II.  McDonald,  Treasurer. 
Next  annual  meeting  of  this  Synod  will  be  held  in  Stony  Creek 
church  Giles  county,  Western  Virginia  to  assemble   on   Thursday 
before  the  third  Sabbath  in  August  18G7. 

Minutes  of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Synod  of  Maryland  is  re- 
ceived. 

From  a  careful  perusal  of  proceedings  of  this  ecclesiastical  body, 
we  learn  it  is  deeply  interested  in  all  things  promotive  of  religion 
and  intelligence. 

The  reports  of  various  committees  show  the  Synod  is  actively 
engaged  in  the  work  of  the  Lord,  and  energetically  laboring  for 
the  salvation  of  souls.     The  Lord  abundantly  bless  their  labors. 

OFFICERS  OF  SYNOD. 

Rev.  J.  G.  Butler,  President. 
"  Jno.  J.  SuMAN,  Secretary. 
"    J.  G.  Brandan,   Treasurer, 

The  next  annual  meeting  of  this  Synod  will  convene  in  West- 
minister Carrol  county  Maryland,  on  the  evening  of  the  10th  of 
October  1867. 

Respectfully  Submitted,  * 

DANIEL  I.  DREHER. 

Report  of  the  delegates  to  the  last  meeting  of  the  General  Syn- 
od received  and  adopted. 

REPORT  OF  DELEGATES  TO  GENERAL  SYNOD. 

Your  Delegates  met  at  the  time  and  place  assigned  for  the  con- 
vening of  the  General  Synod,  where  they  were  met  by  delegates 
elected  from  the  Synods  of  Virginia,  South  Carolina,  and  Georgia. 

A  constitutional  quorum  being  present.  Synod  was  properly  or- 
ganized, and  entered  upon  the  transaction  of  such  business  as  came 
up  for  its  consideration. 

It  was  ascertained,  during  the  sessions  of  the  Synod,  that  the 
Synod  of  North  Carolina  was  entitled  to  more  delegates  than   had 


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been  appointed,  accordingly  two  were  added  to  the   delegation,  by 
enrolling  names  of*  two  who  had  been  elected  as  alternates. 

That  part  of  the  action  of  General  Synod  requiring  the  atten- 
tion of  this  body,  may  be  found  on  pages  12  and  15  of  printed 
minutes  of  said  Synod. 

The  first,  refers  to  a  proposed  change  of  constitution,  as  to  name 
and  certain  articles  contained  in  said  document. 

The  second,  relates  to  the  formation  of  a  Theological  Seminary 
"under  the  immediate  control  of  General  Synod." 

The  actions  of  that  body  elicited  a  considerable  am.ount  of  de- 
bate, and  all  its  doings  were  designed  for  the  good  of  our  Luther- 
an Zion,'  and  for  the  glory  of  God.  Further  information  may  be 
obtained  from  printed  minutes  of  that  body. 

Eespectfullv  submitted, 

DANIEL  I.  DEEHER. 

The  resolutions  connected  with  the  report  of  the  delegation  to 
the  General  Synod,  were  refered  to  the  committee  on  the  Pres- 
ident's report. 

Synod  now  adjourned  to  meet  Friday  bi^  o'clock  A.  M. 

Closed  with  prayer  by  Eev.  Bernheim. 

Prof.  L.  A.  Bikle  preached  at  night  from  Isaaih  1  :  IGth  and 
17th  verses. 


SECOND  SESSION. 

Feiday  Morning.  Si  o'clock  May  3d. 

Synod  met  and  was  opened  with  prayer  by  brother  Crim. 

Roll  called,  minutes  of  previous  session  read  and  confirmed. 

Rev.  Mr.  Hardie  General  agent  for  the  Bible  Society  of  N.  C. 
and  Rev.  Mr.  Wheeler  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  Church  being 
present,  were  received  as  advisory  members. 

Report  of  the  Committee  on  President's  report  received  and 
adopted. 

REPORT  ON  PRESIDENT'S  REPORT. 

Your  committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  report  of  the  Pres- 
ident of  Synod,  beg  leave    to  present    the    following  : 

The  only  matter  that  claims  the  attention  of  Synod,  is  the  com- 
munication from  Rev.  A.  Grimes,  ^ye  recommend  that  Father 
Grimes'  letter  be  referred  to  the  committee  on  petitions  and  va- 
cancies. 

We  likewise  recommend  that  the  President's  report  be  append- 
ed to  the  minutes  of  ^%nod. 

In  refrence  to  the  course  to  be  persued  by  this  Synod  relative 
to  the  ratification  of  the  proposed  amendments  to  the  Constitution 


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of  the  General  Synod,  as  brought  to  the  notice  of  this  Synod  by 
the  President,  and  the  chairman  of  our  delegation  to  the  General 
Synod.     We  recommend  the  following  action  : 

1st.  Resolved^  That  we  adopt  the  change  made  by  the  General  Syn- 
od in  June  1^60,  m  its  name,  style  and  title,  and,  hereafter  recog- 
nize it  as  the  Evangelical  Lutheren  General  Synod  in  North 
America. 

lind.  Resolved,  That  we  also  adopt  the  omission  of  Article  II  Sec- 
tion 3d.,  of  the  General's  Synod's  constitution,  known  as  the  Lib- 
erty clause,  together  with  the  change  of  Article  III  Section  1st., 
being  a  mere  verbal  alteration  occasioned  by  the  adoption  of  the 
present  name  of  the  General  Synod. 

Eespectfully  submitted, 

G.  D.  BERNIIEIM. 

L.  A.  BIKLE. 

J.  K.  STEVENS. 

On  motion  the  following  resolutions  were  adopted. 

Inasmuch  as  Rev.  D.  I.  Dreher,  chairman  of  our  delegation  to 
the  General  Synod,  has  brought  to  our  notice  as  instructed  by  that 
body,  its  action  in  refrence  to  the  establishment  of  a  Theological 
Seminary,  Therefore  : 

1st.  Resolved,  That  we  heartily  co-operate  with  the  General  Syn- 
od in  the  establishment  of  a  first  class  Theological  Seminary,  to 
be  under  the  immediate  control  of  the  General  Synod. 

•2nd.  Resolved,  That  this  Synod  respectfully  recommend  the  city 
of  Charlotte,  Concord  or  the  town  of  Lincolnton,  N.  C.  as  central 
points  for  the  location  of  said  Seminary. 

3d.  Resolved,  That  our  delegates  to  the  ensuing  meeting  of  Gen- 
eral Synod,  be  instructed  to  bring  this  to  the  notice  of  said  body. 

The  Report  on  Petitions  and  Vacancies  was  received  and  adopt- 
ed by  items. 

REPORT  ON  PETITIONS  AND    VACANCIES. 

Committee  on  Petitions  and  Vacancies. 

This  Committee  have  placed  in  their  hands  the  following  com- 
munications : 

1st.,  A  letter  from  Rev.  A.  Grimes  praying  to  be  excused  from 
attending  present  sessions  of  Synod,  assigning  as  reasons  for  ab- 
sence, want  of  means,  family  atlliction,  and  inhrmities  of  old  age. 
AVe  recommend  his  letter  be  read  before  Synod.  We  recommend 
that  he  be  excused,  and  that  this  Synod  provide  means  for  the  re- 
lief of  this  aged  servant  of  God. 

!2nd.  Is  a  letter  from  Rev.  L.  C.  Groseclose,  expressing  his  regrets 
at  not  being  able  to  attend  this  meeting  of  Synod  on  account  of 
personal  affliction,  desires  to  be  excused  for  his  absence,  and  wishes 
his  name  recorded  in  favor  of  adopting  the   amended   constitution 


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of  General  Synod.  We  recommend  that  he  be  excused,  and  that 
his  name  be  recorded  as  requested. 

3d.  Is  a  letter  from  Rev.  J.  H.  Fesperman,  praying  to  be  ex- 
cused for  absence  from  this  present  session  of  Synod  on  account 
of  personal  affliction.  We  recommend  he  be  excused.  Eev.  J.  H. 
Fesperman  requests  a  renewal  of  his  license.  This  letter  also  con- 
tains a  petition  from  the  congregation  of  St.  Matthews  desiring  a 
continuance  of  his  services.  The  renewal  of  the  license  of  this 
brother  is  respectfully  referred  to  the  consideration  of  Mmisteri- 
iim,  and  the  petition  from  St.  Matthews  Church,  is  referred  to 
favorable  consideration  of  Synod. 

4th.  Is  a  petition  from  the  members  of  Lau's  Church  numer- 
ously signed,  praying  the  North  Carolina  Synod  to  hold  its  next 
annual  sessions  in  that  Church.  We  refer  this  petition  to  the  fa- 
vorable consideration  of  Synod,  when  voting  for  a  place  for  its  next 
annual  meeting. 

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VACANCIES. 

The  church  in  Wilmington  is  still  vacant,  but  your  committee 
have  no  suggestions  to  make,  as  that  good  people  seem  unwilling 
to  employ  a  minister  till  they  can  provide  a  comfortable  support 
for  him. 

The  Iredell  charge  is  without  a  pastor,  and  until  it  can  procure 
one,  we  recommend  it  be  supplied  by  the  Western  Conference. 

The  Churches  in  Catawba  county  are  refered  to  the  the  action 
of  this  present  meeting  of  Synod,  hoping  satisfactory  arrangements 
may  be  made  for  their  supply. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

D.  I.  DEEHEE. 
JACOB  CEIM. 
D.  M.  BAEEIEE. 

After  the  reading  of  Father  Grime's  letter,  the  following  res- 
olution was  passed. 

Resolved,  That  all  our  ministers  having  charges,  be  required  to 
take  up  collections,  begining  with  the  first  Sabbath  in  October 
ensuing,  lor  the  relief  of  our  aged  brother,  Eev.  A.  Grimes,  that 
said  collections  be  forwarded  to  the  President  of  Synod,  to  be  by 
him  transmitted  to  Eev.  Grimes  as  his  wants  and  necessities  may 
require. 

Mr.  David  E.  Eidenhouv,  a  commissioner  from  Bethel  Church 
Stanly  county,  appeared,  presented  a  certificate,  and  took  his  seat 
as  an  advisory  member. 

Resolved,  That  a  committee  be  appointed  to  prepare  a  plan  to 
have  the  vacant  congregations  visited  by  the  ministers  of  Synod 
during  the  ensuing  year. 

Committee — Eevs.  Cone,  Bernheim  and  Eothrock. 


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EEPORT  ON  UNFINISHED  BUSINESS. 

The  Committee  appointed  to  report  on  unfinished  business  as  per 
resohitions  and  reconnnendations  found  in  minutes  of  last  year, 
wouUl  invite  the  attention  of  Synod. 

1st.  To  a  series  of  resolutions  adopted  on  Pastoral  support  as 
found  on  pajj^e  'ilst.  Your  Conmiittee  recommend  Synod  tu  ini^uire 
how  the  rocommendations  in  these  resolutions  have  been  regarded 
or  observed. 

:2nd.  Your  Committee  recommend  that  inquiry  be  made  of  the 
committee  appointed,  on  the  subject  of  correspondence  in  relation 
to  German  emigration  as  found  on  page  24,  and  what  has  been 
done  to  attain  the  object  contemplated. 

3d.  Y^our  committee  invite  the  attention  of  Synod  to  resolutions, 
No.  7  and  8,  on  page  '2i) :  authorizing  the  Western  Conference  to 
hold  a  meeting  in  St.  Mitchiell's  Church,  Iredell  county,  on  Fri- 
day before  the  5th  Sunday  in  July,  and  that  the  Rev.  D.  I.  I>re- 
her  be  permitted  to  connect  himself  with  the  Central  Conference. 
We  recommend  that  Synod  inquire  what  hasbeen  done  in  relation 
to  these  subjects. 

Eespectfullv  submitted, 

Wm.  ARTZ. 
W.  KIMBALL. 
JOHN  SLOOP. 

In  compliance  with  resolutions  on  page  21st,  Minutes  of  last 
year,  the  various  Ministers  and  Church  councils  made  their  re- 
ports which  were  received  and  adopted. 

REPORT  ON  VACANT  CONGREGATIONS. 

The  committee  appointed  to  prepare  a  schedule  of  appointments 
for  vacant  congregations,  beg  leave  to  report  the  following : 

1st.  Newton  Mission — To  be  visited  by  the  following  brethren 
twice  during  the  ensuing  year:  Revs.  Scherer,  Crim,  and  Kim- 
ball, provided  the  congregations  composing  the  Mission,  will  de- 
fray their  traveling  expenses. 

2nd.  Iredell  Pastorate — To  extend  a  call  to  a  pastor  at  as  early 
a  day  as  possible,  and  in  the  mean  time  to  be  visited  by  the  follow- 
ing brethren  :  Revs.  Rothrock,  Bernheim  and  Cone ;  provided  the 
pastorate  pay  their  expenses. 

3d.  Bethany  church — To  be  detached  from  the  Forsythe  Mission, 
and  attached  to  the  Davidson  Pastorate. 

4th.  Alamance  charge — To  call  a  minister  to  locate  amongst  them 
as  soon  as  possible,  and  in  the  mean  time  to  be  visited  by  Rev. 
Rothrock,  provided  the  charge  pay  his  traveling  expenses. 

5th.  We  would  recommend  that  the    Wilmington   Mission    be 


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referred  to  the  care  of  the  Eastern   Conference,  and  that  Church 
be  advised  to  seek  a  pastor  as  soon  as  possible. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

W.  H.  CONE. 

S.  ROTHEOCK. 

G.  D.  BERNHEIM. 

On  motion  leave  of  absence  was  granted  to  bro.  KimbaU's  del- 
agate. 

The  corresponding  delegate  from  the  South  Carolina  Synod,. 
Eev.  N.  Derrick  aj^peared  and  took  his  seat  with  us. 

Synod  now  adjourned  subject  to  the  call  of  the  President. 

Closed  with  prayer  by  bro.  Scherer.  Wm.  A.  Julian  preached 
at  niorht  from  Job  '21:  15. 


THIED  SESSION. 

Saturday  Mokxing,  8 J  o'clock,  May  4th. 

Synod  was  opened  with  prayer  by  Eev.  Artz.     Eoll  called. 

Minutes  of  previous  session  read  and  confirmed. 

Treasurer  of  Synod  now  read  his  Eeport,  and  on  motion  it  was  re- 
ferred to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

On  motion  a  Committee  was  appointed  to  re  arrange  the  confer- 
ential  Districts 

Committee — Eevs.  Bikle,  Sherer,  Moser  and  Dr.   P.   A.   Sifferd. 

EEPOET  ON  CONFEEENCES. 

The  Committee  in  whose  hands  have  been  placed  the  records 
of  the  different  Conferences  connected  with  this  Synod,  respect- 
fully report  the  following  : 

CENTRAL  CONFERENCE. 

This  body  held  three  sessions  during  the  past  year.  We  call 
the  attention  of  the  Synod  to  the  following  report  of  the  commit- 
tee of  Conference  on  Church  extension,  as  an  item  demanding  con- 
sideration : 

We  the  Committee,  appointed  by  Conference  to  report  on 
Church  extension,  would  recommend  to  Dr.  P.  A.  Sili'erd  and 
Capt.  Jacob  A.  Fisher,  the  propriety  of  taking  preliminary  steps 
to  organize  a  congregation,  and  build  a  Church,  for  the  benefit  of 
the  members  of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church,  in  their  vicin- 
ity— the  Church  to  be  located  at  some  central  point  between  Con- 
cord, C)rgan,  St.  John's  and  Lutheran  Chapel  Churches. 

We  also  bring  this  enterprise  to  the  notice  of  Eev.  G.  D.   Bern- 


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heim,  requesting  him  to  preach  at  Bostiau's  school-house  and  env 
courage  the  people  to  organize  and  build  a  Church. 

We  likewise  recommend  to  the  friends  and  citizens  of  Mount. 
Pleasant,  the  propriety  of  building  a  Lutheran  Church  in  said, 
place,  for  the  benefit  of  the  CoUefre  and  members  residing  there. 

1).  1.  JJkeueu,  ^ 

Your  Committee  suggest  that  the  above  recommendations  of  the- 
Central  Conference  be  approved  by  ^^ynod. 

KASTEKX  CONFEKKNCE. 

We  take  pleasure  in  stating  that  this  body  re-organized  in  July  ;- 
1800,  and  held  during  tlie  year  four  sessions.  ' 

The  following  action  of  the  Conference  in  reference  to  the  in- 
terests of  education  in  its  bounds,  we  bring  to  the  notice  of  Synod, 
as  a  matter  of  great  interest  to  tlie  Church,  and  deserving  com- 
mendation : 

Eesolced,  That  after  mature  deliberation,  this  Conference  deems 
it  highly  proper  and  altogether  feasible,  to  establish  a  first-class 
Male  and  Female  Academy  at  some  eligible  point  within  its 
bounds. 

liesolvcd,  That  this  Conference  locate  this  Academy  at  Lau's 
Church,  provided  the  community  raise  SlUOO  and  donate  a  site  of 
at  least  three  acres  of  land  on  which  to  erect  suitable  buildings. 

Resolved^  That  the  right  of  property  and  the  entire  management 
of  this  Academy  be,  and  is  hereby  vested  in  a  Board  of  six  Trust- 
ees to  be  elected  by  this  Conference. 

Hesolved,  That  this  Conference  locate  a  Male  and  Female  Acad- 
emy of  a  high  order,  at  or  near  Gibsonville,  on  the  sJ»me  condi- 
tions, and  with  the  same  limitations  as  the  Academy  located  at 
Lau's  Church,  with  the  exception,  that  the  people  of  Gibsonville 
and  vicinity  be  required  to  raise  the  sum  of  S^'OU. 

Your  Committee  recommend  that  Synod  pass  a  resolution  com- 
mendatory and  appreciative  of  the  efibrts  of  this  Conference,  to 
establish  within  its  limits  first-class  schools,  and  thus  give  an  addi- 
tional impetus  to  the  cause  of  education  in  our  Church. 

WESTERN    CONFEliEXCE. 

We  have  received  no  records  from  this  body,  from  which  to 
report.  Respectfully  submitted, 

L.  A.  BIKLE,  } 
W.  H.  CONE,  }  Coynmittee. 
D.  EARXHAIIT,  ) 

On  motion  the  following  resolutions  were  adopted: 
He-solved,  That  the  report  of  the  Committee  of  the  Central   Con- 
ference on  Church  extension  be  approved  by  Synod,  and  that   the 


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new  organizatiun  recommended  by  said  Committee  be  granted  one 
year  in  which  to  complete  their  arrangements. 

Resolved,  That  the  Synod  regrets  that  there  have  been  no  meet- 
ings of  the  "Western  Conference  during  the  past  year,  but  hope 
the  Conference  will  be  able  to  hold  meetings  during  the  ensueing 
year. 

Hesolved,  That  this  Synod  highly  appreciates  the  efforts  of  the 
Eastern  Conference  to  promote  the  cause  of  education  by  estab- 
lishing schools  of  high  grade  within  its  bounds,  and  it  commends 
the  course  pursued  by  that  body  to  other  portions  of  the  Church. 

Leave  of  absence  was  granted  Mr.  J.  K.  Stevens. 

Business  of  Synod  suspended  until  -  o'clock. 

Key.  Derrick  preached  at  11  o'clock,  from  St.  Luke,  IG  :  and  31st 
verse. 


AFTEPtXOOX  SESSION. 

Synod  was  opened  with  prayer  by  bro.  Grim. 

Leave  of  absence  was  granted  to  Alexander  Swicegood 
Esq.,  M.  S.  Wagoner,  H.  A.  Clieak  and  Mr.  Eariiheart. " 

On  motion  the  following  resolntions  were  adopted : 

Rewlved^  That  the  expenses  of  the  Delegate  to  South  Car- 
olina Synod,  and  also  the  expenses  of  the  former  Secretary  be 
paid  by  the  Treasurer. 

Rewlved^  Tbat  this  Synod  now  go  into  an  election  for  del- 
egates to  the  approaching  meeting  of  the  General  Synod  and 
also  to  sister  Synods. 

Then  elections  resulted  as  follows  : 


GENERAL  SYNOD. 

Froicipals.  Alternates. 

Rev,  S.  Rothrock,  Rev.  L.  C.  Groseclose. 

"     D.  I.  Dreher,  '•     X.  Aldrich. 

"     G.  D.  Bernheim,  "     L.  A.  Bikle. 

Mr.  R.  Wiiicoff,  Mr.  J.  Fishor. 

"     P.  A.  Heihg,  "    J.  Duls. 

Dr.  McEachem,  "     M.  Earner,  Esq. 

SOUTH  CAROLINA  SYXOD. 

Rev.  L.  A.  Bikle  Delegate,  G.  D.  Bernheim,  Alternate. 

NORTH  CAROLINA  COLLEGE. 

An  election  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  for  North  Carolina  College  resulted  in 
the  choice  of 


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Jlonayart/  Mniibers  of  tie  Board. 
Kev.  X.  Aldrioh. 
"    AVm.  Artz. 
Kev.  L.  C.  Grosec'losc, )  ^Ir.  Aloxandtr  Brown. 


Eev.  W..  H.  Cono,   ) 

"  G.  I).  BtTuht'im,  >  o>u'  i/ear. 
Maj.  L.  a.  Heilifcs     ) 
{ev.  L.  C  Groseclosc,  ^ 

"  S.  Sehfi'LT,  > 

"  Col.  r.  11.  iifiiig,  ) 


'^  \V.  A.  Walton. 
Capt.  J.  A.  Fisher. 
Mr.  Peter  Fogloman. 


Synod  now  adjourned  to  meet  Monday  S^  o'clock,  A.    M. 
Closed  with  prayer  by  bru.  Crim. 

Prof.  L.  A.  Bikle  i)reaclied  at  nii^dit  t'mni  Tloniaiis,  7:  and 
23d  verse. 

SABBATH  SERVICES. 

Rev.  G.  D.  Bernheini  preached  in  the  Lutheran  Church, 
at  lOi  A.  M.  from  St.  John's  Gosi)el,  17  :  and  ISth  verse. 

Itev.  S.  Scherer  preached  in  the  Presbyterian  Church,  at 
10^  A.  JM.  from.  1st.  John,  3 :  14th  verse. 

Rev.  D.  I.  Drelier  preached  in  the  Methodist  Church,  at 
lOi  A.  M.  from  Col.  1  :  and  20th  verse. 

Rev,  Moser  preached  at  Bethel  Church,  in  the  county  at 
10^  A.  M. 

At  2  o'clock,  P.  M.  the  sweet  tone  of  the  Lutheran  l>ell 
alone  was  heard,  inviting  the  lover's  of  Jesus  from  the  vari- 
ous congregations,  to  meet  around  one  common  Board. 

The  congregation  being  seated,  the  President  of  the  Synod 
delivered  a  solemn  and  appropriate  address,  after  which  a 
large  number  of  persons  celel)rated  the  death  of  our  Divine 
Master. 

Rev.  Artz  preached  in  Lutlieran  Church  at  night,  from  1st 
John  4 :  and  19th  verse. 

Rev.  S.  Rothrock  preached  in  Presbyterian  Church  at 
night,  from  James  1  :  25, 

Rev.  AVm,  A.  Julian  preached  in  Methodist  Church  at 
night,  from  St.  John's  Gospel  15  :  and  1st  verse. 


FOURTH  SESSIOX. 

Monday  Morning  S^  o'clock,  May  6th. 

Synod  met  and  was  ojjened  with  jn-ayer  l)y  bro.  Rothrock. 

Roll  called,  minutes  I'cad  and  confirmed. 

On  motion  the  following  resolutions  were  adopted  : 

Itesolvid,  That  this  Synod  appoint  three  ministers  to  deliv- 
er addresses  at  our  next  annual  meeting  on  the  following  sub- 
jects : 


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On  Church  Literature — Eev.  G.  D.  Bernheim. 

On  Education — Rev.  L.  A.  Bikle. 

On  Foreign  and  Domestic  Missions — Rev.  AV.  H.  Cone. 

Iiisolved.  That  the  Xorth  Carolina  College,  and  Monta. 
Moena  Female  Seminary,  l)e  advertised  on  the  cover  of  the 
minutes  of  Synod. 

REPORT  ON  FINANCE. 

Your  Financial  Committee  report  the  following  contribu- 
tions to  Synodical  Treasury : 

Eev.  Artz's  chara:e — 

Mt.  Carmel  Church, 82  00—  ?2  00 

Kev  Eothrock's  charge — 

St.  Peter's  Church, 3  00—     3  00 

Rev.  Kimball's  charge — 

St.  Pauls  Church,       -.-•.--  3  00 

Luther's  Chapel,  3  00—     6  00 

St.  Enoch's  Pastorate — 

St.  Enoch's  Church, 3  50 

Trinitv  Church, 2  50—     6  00 

Gold  Hill  Pastorate— 

St.  Matthew's  Church, 3  60 

St.  Stephens  Church, 3  93—     7  53 

Alamance  Pastorate — 

Freiden's  Church, -  7  08 

St.  Paul's  ChHrch,     .----.  3  75—  10  83 

St.  John's  Pastorate — 

St.  John's  Chvirch, 13  55 

Bethel  Church, 2  00—  15  55 

Rev.  Dreher's  charge — 

St.  James  Church,     - 12  22—12  22 

Rev.  Julian's  charge — 

Lau's  Church, 4  30 

Richland,  - 1  17 

Coble's,     - 1  03—     6  50 

Rev.  Crim's  charge — 

Smith's  School-House, 75 

Organ  Church  Pastorate — 

Organ  Church, 10  00—  10  00 

Rev.  Moser's  charge — 

Sandy  Creek,     .-.----  3  00 

Pilgi-im  Church, 2  00 

Beck's  Church, 1  80 

Bethany  Church, 2  50—      9  30 

Rev.  Shcheror's  charge — 

Bethel  Chui-ch, 3  00 

Salem  Church, 2  10—      5  10 

Rev.  Cone's  charge — 

Union  Church, 5  00 

Salisbury  Church, 3  00—      8  00 

Rev.  Aldrich's  charge — 

Charlotte,  N.  C. 5  00—     5  00 

§107.68 


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CONTRIBUTIONS  TO  DEFRAY  EXPENSES  OF    DELEGATES  TO    GENERAL  SYNOD. 

Uev.  Aldrich's  charge-— 

Charlotte,  X.  C. $6  00— $6  GO 

Ecv.  Cone's  c'hargo-" 

Union  Church, 7  00 

Salisbury  Church, 3  00— $10  00 

Rev.  Rothrock's  charge— 

St.  Peter's  Church, 2  00—  ?2  00 

-Gold  Hill  Pastorate— 

St.  :Mathew's  Church, 2  00—  $2  00 

Kev,  Kimball's  charge— 

St.  Paul's  Church,  - 2  00—  ?2  00 


?22.00 
Respectfully  submitted, 

S.  ROTHROCK, 
D.  EXRXHENRT. 

SYXODICA.L  TREASUEER'S  EEPOKT. 

P.  A.  SiFFERD,   Treasurer  of  the   Evangelical  Lutheraji   Synod   of 
North  Carolina,  in  account  with  said'  Synod  as  follows  : 

1866. 

May  3rd,   To  amount  received  of  the  Committee  on  Finance,    -      -      $103  43 

Amount  receieved  by  the  hands   of  W.    Kimball,    as    a   contribution 

from  St.  St.  James  Church,  Concord  X.  C.         -         -         -  5  75 


$109.18 


Paid  J.  J.  Bruner,  for  printing  500  copies  of  the  minutes,        -         -         $80  00 
Cash  on  hand,  -         - 29  18 


ei09.18 


RepectfuUv  submitted, 

P.' A.  SIFFORD,  Treasurer. 

The  Financial  Committee  have  examined   the   Treasurer's 
accounts  and  tind  them  correct. 
The  Treasurer's  report  adopted. 

Eespecttullv  submitted, 

S.  ROTHROCK, 
D.  EARXHEART. 

Iccsolved,  That  a  Committee  be  appointed  to  address  the 
various  Churches  within  the  bounds  of  our  Synod  for  the 
purpose  of  defrayino;  the  expenses  of  the  Delegates  to  Gen- 
eral Synod,  and  that  collections  be  lifted  by  each  minister  at 
an  early  day,  and  sent  to  Rev.  D.  I.  Dreher  Concord,  X.   C. 

Committte — Revs.  Bernheim,  Rothrock  and  Dr.  P.  A.  Sif- 
ford. 


oo 


Messrs.  Nupinan  and  Probst,  were  permitted  to  withdraw 
from  Svnod  for  a  time. 

On  motion  the  following  resolutions  were  adopted : 

jResolved^  That  the  Board  of  Directors  of  North  i  arolina 
College,  be  instructed  to  elect  a  President  for  tlie  College  at 
their  next  meeting,  and  if  they  are  unable  to  do  so  then  ;  that 
they  elect  one  at  an  early  day. 

Besolved^  That  tlie  President  of  Svnod  be  instructed  to 
write  to  the  President  of  the  Board  Directors  X.C.  College,  re- 
quiring him  to  send  his  annual  report  for  publication. 

REPOPT  OF  THE  PRESIDENT  OF  DIRECTORS  OF 
NORTH  CAROLINA  COLLEGE. 

Rev.  iT.  AldricK  President  of  the  Evangeliccd  Luthercm 
Synod  of  the  State  of  Korth  Carolina  : 

Dear  Sir:  Owing  to  the  cares  of  life  and  to  the  unsettled 
condition  of  the  country  in  which  we  live,  I  forgot  to  forward 
to  Synod  at  its  late  meeting  my  annual  report.  As  it  has 
been  made  my  duty,  by  special  resolution  of  that  body,  to  send 
you  for  publication  in  die  Minutes,  a  report  of  the  condition 
and  prospects  of  the  North  Carolina  College,  I  would  respect 
fully  submit  the  following: 

The  College  after  a  suspension  of  exercises  for  tlie  space  of 
live  years,  was  re-opened  on  the  first  Monday  in  August,  1S66. 

During  tiie  present  scholastic  term,  thirty-three  students 
have  been  in  attendance.  The  instruction  and  suspension  of 
the  Institution  have  devolved  upon  Prof.  L.  A.  Bikle,  who 
has  given  entire  satisfaction  to  the  Trustees  and  patrons  of  the 
College.  Early  in  the  year  Rev.  D.  M.  Gilbert  of  Savannah 
Ga.,  was  elected  President,  but  declined.  It  has  been  the 
earnest  desire  of  the  Directors  to  elect  a  full  and  efficient 
corps  of  Professors,  but  the  stringency  in  monev  matters  has 
prevented.  The  funds  of  the  College— someS  12^,000  in  North 
Carolina  bonds — are  considerably  below  par,  and  consequent- 
ly but  little  can  be  realized  by  selling  them. 

The  prospects  for  a  large  increase  iii  the  numljer  of  students 
tlie  next  scholastic  year  are  promising,  and  if  plentiful  crops 
are  made  thisseason,  the  Directors  will  ])e  enabled  to  procure 
the  necessary  meanstopay  the  salaries  of  all  the  Professors  that 
may  be  required  to  carry  on  successfully  the  operations  of  the 
College.  I  am,  dear  sir. 

Your  obedient  servant, 

CHRISTOPHER  MELCHOR, 
Pres.  Board  of  Directors^  N.  C.  College. 


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EEPOPtT  ON  THE  STATE  OF  RELIGION. 

Your  Coinniittee  on  tlic  State  of  Rolig'inii  repoi-t  that  they 
have  read  with  considerable  iiiteresi  the  several  reports  of 
the  brethren  that  have  been  ])hxced  in  their  hands,  and  arc 
much  gratitied  to  learn,  that  the  work  of  th?  Lord  is  prosper- 
ing within  our  Sy nodical  bounds.  The  T)rethren  severally 
indicate,  that  they  are  zealously  and  successfully,  prosecuting 
the  work  of  the  Master. 

Notwithstanding  the  financial  pressure  of  the  country,  a 
new,  coiuniodiousand  elegant  house  of  worship,  in  bro.  Ivini- 
ball's  charge,  is  approximating  to  completion  and  will  most 
probably  be  ready  for  dedication  by  the  expiration  of  two 
months.  This  brother  reports  two  classes  of  catechumens 
numbering  in  all  seventy  persons  ;  he  also  reports  favorably 
of  Sabbatli  schools. 

Ero.  Julian  has  been  favored  withanespecial  work  of  grace 
during  the  past  year,  resulting  in  the  hopeful  conversion  of 
one  hundred  or  more,  and  quite  a  number  added.  His  sal- 
ary has  been  increased  from  four  to  six  hundred  dollars.  His 
people  manifest  a  commendable  zeal  in  behalf  of  a  more  lib- 
eral education  of  their  children;  indications  generally  are 
favorable,  and  this  brother  has  much  reason  to  thank  God 
and  take  courage. 

Brother  Groseclose  also,  we  learn  incidentally,  has  met 
with  unusual  encouragement  in  the  Alamance  charge,  and 
we  can  but  express  our  regret  that  he  did  not  deem  it  advi- 
sable to  extend  his  labors  among  that  people,  as  we  believe 
that  he  might  soon  have  very  materially  promoted  the  inter- 
ests of  the  charge. 

Brother  Cone  speaks  in  flattering  terms  of  the  prospect  in 
his  pastorate,  especially  in  the  bounds  of  Union  congregation. 
The  brethren  generally,  are  tavored  with  manifest  interest  in 
hearing  the  Word,  a  growing  liberality  as  to  their  support, 
and  an  increasing  interest  in  regard  to  Sabbath  schools.  All 
told  things  indicate  success. 

Resolved^  That  each  Pastor  be  hereafter  re<|uired  to  read 
his  report  in  open  Synod,  on  the  State  of  Ileligion,  and  hand 
the  same  over  to  the  chairman  <:>f  the  Committee,  on  the  State 
of  Ileligion. 

Respectfullv  sul)mitted, 

S.  SCHEPcEP, 
A.  D.  L.  MOSEPw. 


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EEPORT  OX  THE  EE-AREANGEMEXT  OF   CONFE- 
EEXTIAL  DISTEICTS. 

The  Coinmittee  appointed  to  re-arrange  the  Conferential 
Districts,  proposed  the  following  which  was  adopted : 

1st.  That  the  Wilmington,  Guilford,  Alamance,  Davidson 
and  Forsytlie  Pastorates,  constitute  the  Eastern    Conference. 

2nd.  That  Salisbury,  Gold  Hill,  Organ  Church,  Bethel, 
Luther's  Chapel  and  Davie  ;  the  Central  Conterence. 

3d.  That  St.  John's,  Concord,  Charlotte,  St.  Enoch,  Mount 
Carmel,  Iredell  and  Xewton  ;  the  Western  Conference. 

4th.  That  the  Ministers  serving  and  residing  within  the 
districts  as  above  arranged  be  requested  to  meet  at  an  early 
day. 

EespectfuUy  submitted, 

L.  A.  BHvLE. 
S.  SCHEEEE. 
A.  D.  L.  MOSEE. 
P.  A.  SIFFOED. 

Besolved^  That  bro.  Ketchie  be  requested  to  visit  the  Ca- 
tawba charge  with  a  view  of  supplying  them  with  preach- 
ing. 

Resolved^  That  Organ  and  St.  Peter's  Churches,  constitute 
a  Pastorate. 

Besolved^  That  o.ir  thanks  are  due,  and  are  hereby  tender- 
ed to  the  citizens  of  Salisbury,  for  their  generous  hospitality 
to  the  members  of  this  Synod,  and  also  to  the  pastors  ot  the 
Presbyterian  and  Methodist  Churches,  for  the  use  of  their 
pulpits  during  this  Convention. 

y\iQ  above  resolutions  adopted. 

Eev.  Barrier  was  granted  leave  of  absence. 

On  motion  the  following  resolutions  were  adopted  : 

Bcsolved,  That  this  Synod  feel  entirely  satislied  with  the 
Ecangeliccd  Lutheran^  and  the  course  pursued  by  its  Editor, 
and  Editor  of  the  General  Synod. 

Resolved^  That  its  circulation  in  all  our  congregations  will 
greatly  promote  intelligence  and  piety,  and  it  is  earnestly  re- 
commended to  the  favorable  notice  of  the  membership,  in 
connecuon  with  the  X.  C.  Synod. 

Resolved^  That  each  Minister  feel  himself  under  moral  ob- 
ligation to  bring  this  paper  to  the  public  notice  of  his  congre- 
gations, and  use  all  ])ossible  effort  to  have  the  paper  taken  by 
every  family  in  his  charge. 

The  place  for  the  next  annual  meeting  of  Synod,  was  by 
ballot  determined  in  favor  of  Lau's  Church  Guilford  county, 
X.  C. 


Resolved^  That  when  this  Synod  adjourn  it  stands  adjourn- 
ed to  meet  at  Lau's  Church  Guiltord  county  N.  C,  on  Thurs- 
day betbre  the  1st  Sabbath  in  May,  ISGS. 

^litsolvcd.  That  one  tliuusaud  copies  of  the  minutes  of  Syn- 
od l)e  printed. 

Business  was  now  suspended  until  2  (.»'chjck,  V.  M.  Closed 
with  the  JJenediction. 

AFTERNOON  SESSION. 

Synod  resumed  its  business  with  prayer  by  bro.  Crim. 
Your  Committee  on   assessment  in  behalf  of   Delegates  to 
General  Synod,  would  submit  the  following : 


Brought  forward, 

888  00 

3It.  Carmel  Church, 

e3  00 

Bethany  Church, 

fiOO 

St.  Peter's  Church, 

3  00 

Lau's  Church, 

6  00 

Bostain's  Church, 

5  00 

liichland  Church, 

3  00 

Charlotte  Church, 

8  00 

Coble's  Church, 

2  00 

JSt.  John's  Church, 

12  00 

Fi'eoden's  Church, 

7  00 

Bethel  Church, 

4  00 

St.  Paul's  Church, 

4  00 

Salem  Church, 

5  00 

St.  Michael's  Church, 

3  00 

Bethel  Eowan  Church, 

5  00 

St.  Paul's  Church, 

2  00 

Concord  Church, 

12  00 

St.  Enoch's  Church, 

5  00 

Trinity  Church, 

5  00 

Salisbury  Church, 

5  00 

Union  Church, 

8  00 

St.  Stephen's  Church, 

4  00 

Luther's  Church, 

2  00 

St.  ]Matthew's  Churdh, 

4  00 

Luther's  Chapel, 

6  00 

St.  Paul's  Church, 

4  00 

Sandy  Creek  Church, 

7  00 

Pilgrim's  Church, 

2  00 

Beck's  Church, 

3  00 

Organ  Church, 

12  00 

^88.00 

ei53.00 

Ivcspectfully  submitted. 

G.  D.  BERNHEIM 

> 

S.  ROTHROCK, 

P.  A.  8IFF0RD, 

Synod  now  suspended  business  with  a  view  ot  organizing 
the  Synodical  Missionary  Society. 

Business  resumed. 

On  motion  the  following  resolutions  were  adopted  : 

Resolved^  That  we  as  a  Synod  do  order  the  resolutions  of 
last  Synod  1S6G,  on  page  21  to  be  printed  on  the  cover  of 
our  Minutes  every  year,  and  make  it  a  regular  order  of  busi- 
ness to  be  inquired  into  at  each  meeting  of  Synod,  until  we 
are  satistied  that  its  recommendations  have  been  generally 
introduced  in  all  our  Churches. 

Resolved^  That  the  office  of  the  Emngelical Luther aii\\2^v^ 
the  preference  in  the  publication  of  the  Minutes  of  Synod. 

Rtsolvrd^  That  the  Minutes  of  the  Missionary  Society  be 
appended  to  the  minutes  of  Synod. 


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The  Minutes  were  read  and  confirmed. 
Resolved. ^  Tliat  we  now  adjourn  to  meet  at   tlie   time   and 
place  specified. 

Closed  with  singincr,  and  prayer  bv  the  President. 

"Wm.  A.  JULIAX, 
Becordinrj  Secretary. 


MINUTES  OF  THE  MIMSTERIUM 


FIKST  SESSION. 

Friday  5  o'cl<.)ck,  T.  M. 

Opened  with  prayer  by  l)ro.  Kimball. 
'  The  Sermons  and  Journals  of  Revs.    Barrier,    Brown    and 
Fesperman,  were  on  motion  referred  to  the  following  commit- 
tees. 

On  Sermon  and  Journal  of  bro.  Barrier — Rev.  J.  Grim. 

On  Sermon  and  Journal  of  l)r<).   Brown — Reverend   D.   L 
Dreher. 

On  Sermon  and  Journal  of  bro.  Fesperman — Rev.    L.    A. 
Bikle. 

Revs.  Barrier  and  Brown,  were  called  for,  and  invited    to 
seats  with  a  view  to  their  examination. 

Mr.  W.  R.  Ketchie  was  proposed  as  an  applicant  for  Licen- 
sure, he  was  also  invited  to  a  seat. 

Revs.  Rothrock,  Artz  and  Bikle,  were  appointed    a    com- 
mittee to  examine  the  aoplicants. 

After-a  short  interview  with  the   applicants,    the   Ministe- 
rium  adjourned,  subject  to  the  call  of  the  President. 

Closed  with  prayer  by  bro.  Bikle. 


SECOND  SESSION. 

Saturday  5  o'clock,  P.  M. 

Opened  with  prayer  by  bro.  Dreher. 

Minutes  of  previous  session  read  and  confirmed. 

Bro.  Scherer  was  permitted  to  withdraw. 

After  spending  some  time  with  the  oandidates  in  an  exam- 
ination of  the  Bible,  Church  history,  and  the  doctrines  and 
usuages  of  the  Lutheran  Church,  the  examination  closed. 

REPORT   ON  SERMON   AND  JOURNAL   OF  BRO. 

BARRIER. 

Your  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  Sermon  and 
Journal  of  bro.  Barrier,  would  submit  the  following: 


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Tliey  having  examined  his  sermon,  find  it  well  arranged. 
Composition  good,  gramatically  written,  Scriptural  quota- 
tions judicious,  and  the  subject  and  matter  appropriately 
applied. 

Tlie  Journal  shows  that  he  has  been  industrious  in  preach- 
ing the  word,  and  in  Pastoral  visits. 

Eespectfullv  submitted, 

J.  CEIM. 

KEPOET  OX  SEEMOX  AXD  JOUEXAL  OF  BEO. 

BEOWX. 

Committee  on  sermon  of  bro.  Brown  report,  That  an  ex- 
amination of  this  sermon,  shows  our  young  bro.  to  be  devoted 
to  the  work  of  God.  The  divisions,  subdivisions  and  subject 
matter,  exhibit  reflection  and  care  in  preperation.  We  kind- 
ly recommend  our  young  bro.  to  diligence,  and  careful  study, 
and  trust  he  may  be  useful  in  the  vineyard  of  the  Lord. 
Eespectfully  submitted, 

D.  I.  DEEHEE. 

EEPOET  OX^  SEEMOX   AX^D   JOUEXAL   OF   BEO. 
FESPEEMAX. 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  refered  the  sermons  and 
skeletons  of  bro.  J.  H.  Fesperman,  report  the  following  : 

In  regard  to  these  productions  of  bro.  F.,  we  observe  that 
the  tliemes  discussed  by  him  have  been  naturally  deduced 
from  the  texts  selected  The  arrangement  of  tlie  divisions 
and  subdivisions,  are  generally  correct.  The  ideas  are  ex- 
pressed in  plain  but  appropriate,  and  sometimes  forcible  lan- 
guage. It  affords  us  pleasure  to  state  ;  that  from  the  num- 
ber of  sermons  preached  by  bro.  F.  during  the  past  year,  he 
has  been  actively  engaged  in  promoting  the  cause  of  the 
Eedeemer,  and  that  he  is  a  workman  that  needeth  not  to  be 
ashamed. 

Eespectfully  submitted, 

L.  A.  BIKLE. 

The  examination  of  bro.  Barrier,  sustained  by  ballot,  and 
on  motion  it  was 

Eesolved,  That  he  receive  a  full  license  for  one  year. 

AVith  regard  to  bros.  Brown  and  Ketchie,  the '^ following 
resolution  was  adopted : 

Eesolved,  That  bros.  Brown  and  Ketchie,  be  received 
as  Tiieological  students,  by  this  Ministerium. 


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Eesolved,  That  they  pursue  a  course  of  instructions  under 
ministers  of  the  Synod,  selected  by  the  President,  and  that 
the  President  be  authorized  to  grant  them  power  t^  preach 
the  Gospel,  and  bury  the  dead. 

The  case  of  bro.  Fespernian  laid  over  tur  future  action. 

Adjourned  subject  to  the  call  of  the  President. 

Closed  with  prayer,  by  Eev.  Kimball. 


THIRD  SESSIOX. 

Monday,  o'clock,  M. 

Opened  with  prayer  by  bro.  Scherer. 

AVith  re.ii'ard  to  bro.  Fesperman,  the  following  resolution 
was  adopted  : 

Resolved,  That  bro.  J.  H.  Fesperman,  be  received  as  a 
Theological  student,  and  placed  under  the  instruction  of  Prof. 
L.  A.  Bikle. 

Resolved,  That  a  Committee  be  appointed  to  investigate 
the  character  of  bro.  Fesperman. 

Cojn-mittee—Uevs.  Bikle,  Drelier,  Rothrock  and  Kimball. 

Minutes  read  and  confirmed. 

Closed  with  the  Benediction. 

Wm.  A.  JCLIAX, 
Recording  Sicrttary, 


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MI>:UTES  OF  THE  MISSIONARY  SOCIETY, 


The  Synodical  Missionary  Society,  met   and  re-organized 
by  electing  the  following  officers  : 

Hey.  S.  Scherp:r,  jP resident. 

Eev.  W.  Kimball,  Recordhuf  Secretary. 

Rev.  D.  I.  Dreiier,  Corresponding  Secretary. 

Mr.  Ransom  Wixecoff,  Treasurer. 


Jlcmbers. 


Mcwhers. 


Brought  forward,  $T  50 

Eev.  S.  Scherer, 

50 

Miss  M.  F.  Walton, 

50 

Rev.  J.  Crim, 

^100 

Mrs.  E.  0.  Linton, 

50 

Eev.  D.  I.  Dreher, 

50 

Mrs.  L.  Walton, 

50 

Eev.  W.  KimbaU, 

50 

Mrs.  M.  Smithdeal, 

50 

Eev.  X.  Aldrieh, 

1  00 

Mr.  L.  W.  Walton, 

50 

Mrs.  H.  J.  Scherer, 

50 

Mr.  A.  Miller, 

50 

Eev.  A.  D.  L.  Moser, 

50 

]Mr.  John  Sloop, 

50 

Eev.  Wm.  A.  Julian, 

50 

I\Ir.  M.  L.  Sloop, 

50 

Mr.  E.  Winecoff, 

50 

Eev.^L.  A.  Bikle, 

50 

Eev.  \V.  E.  Ketchie, 

50 

Mrs.  L.  A.  Bikle, 

50 

Eev.  E.  L.  Brown, 

50 

Eev.  W.  Artz, 

50 

Eev.  D.  M.  Barrier,   . 

50 

Eev.  G.  D.  Bernheim, 

50 

Mrs.  Bemheim, 

50 

Eev.  W.  H.  Cone, 

50 

Eev.  Prof.  Eichilberger, 

50 

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\±  p^i\ 

$7  50 

Resolved,  That  the  officers  with  Rev.  X.  Aldrieh,  added 
constitute  the  Executive  Committee  of  this  Society. 

Resolved,  That  the  ministers  be  requested  to  take  up  col- 
lections in  their  Churches  during  the  year,  and  report  at  the 
next  meeting  of  this  Society. 

Resolved,  That  we  hold'^our  next  meeting  on  Saturday 
afternoon  of  our  next  Synodical  meeting. 

Resolved,  That  we  now^  adjourn  to  meet  at  the  time  above 
stated. 

WHITSON  KIMBALL, 
Recording  Secretary. 


SEND  TOUR  DAUGHTERS  TO 

Mount  Pleasant,  Cabarrus  county,  N.  C. 

place  can  always  1,0  hired  '        ^  «>"veyance   fo  the 

tion  IS  imparted.  *v  in.i.  cvcrj  ieqiiisite  intonna- 


OFFICEES  OF  SYNOD. 


Bev.  N.  Aldkich,  Charlotte,  N.  C,  Prcmdent. 
Eet.  W.  a.  Julian,  Shaws  Mills,  N.  C.  Recording  Secretary. 
lijEv.  Gf.  D.  Beenheim,  Mt.  Pleasant,  N.  C,    Correnpo-nding  Sdct'y 
Dk.  p.  a.  Sefi'IRD,  China  Grove,  N.  C.,  Treasurer. 


STANDINa  EESOLUTIONS. 

I.  Rcsohedy  That  we  recommend  to  the  Church  Councils  the 
propriety  of  adopting  the  plan  of  collecting  the  pastors'  salary  by 
assessment. 

II.  Ilesolved,  That  in  accordance  with  our  Church  discipline, 
chap.  6,  section  3,  the  Church  Councils  he  instructed  to  require 
every  member  of  the  Church,  to  contribute  to  the  support  of  the 
gospel,  except  such  as  in  their  judgment  are  too  poo-r  to  do  so. 

III.  Resolved^  That  no  mini&ter  in  our  connection  shall  be  al- 
lowed to  take  charge  of  vacant  congregations  until  they  shall 
have  satisfactorily  met  their  obligations  with  their  former  pastor. 

TV.  Resolved,  That  eacli  charge  shall  have  an  annual  settlement 
with  its  pastor,  and  that  each  pastor  be  required  to  present  to 
Synod  annually,  a  written  statement  of  the  amount  promised  for 
his  support,  and  the  amount  received  by  subscriptions  and  dona- 
tions from  each  Church. 

V.  Resolved,  That  the  Church  Councils  be  required  to  send  to 
Synod  by  their  Delegates,  a  written  report  s<-ating  the  manner  in 
which  their  pastor  discharges  his  obligations  to  his  charge. 

VI.  Resolved,  That  these  reports  from  pastors  and  Councils  be 
read  in  Synod  by  the  Secretary. 


